Plants – Herbaceous ornamnental flowering plant – Carnation or pink
Plant Patent
2002-02-07
2003-12-16
Grunberg, Anne Marie (Department: 1661)
Plants
Herbaceous ornamnental flowering plant
Carnation or pink
Plant Patent
active
PP014377
ABSTRACT:
Genus: Dianthus.
Species: ×hybrida.
Denomination: Devon Siskin.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to anew and distinct dwarf variety of Carnation that is grown for its compact habit, long flowering and distinctive flower pattern. The new cultivar is known botanically as Dianthus×hybrida and will be referred to hereinafter by the cultivar name ‘Devon Siskin’.
‘Devon Siskin’ is the product of a breeding program conducted by the inventor in a cultivated area of Houndspool, Dawlish, Devon, United Kingdom. The primary focus of the breeding program was to produce varieties exhibiting a compact growth habit, new flower color forms and a long flowering season. The breeding program was established in 1985 in a cultivated area of Houndspool, Dawlish, Devon, United Kingdom, ‘Devon Siskin’, is an open pollinated seedling resulting from over 100 seedlings from the variety Dianthus ‘Kessock Delight’ (unpatented).
‘Devon Siskin’ is a hybrid produced by induced hybridization and was selected by the inventor in 1997 for its distinctive flowering pattern, compact habit and long flowering season. The male parent is an unidentified Dianthus and the female parent is Dianthus ‘Kessock Delight’ (unpatented). ‘Devon Siskin’ is distinguishable from the female parent plant by flower color, shorter sterns, unique flower pattern, more compact habit, larger flower, and free flowering. In comparison, the plant most similar to ‘Devon Siskin’ also Dianthus ‘Kessock Delight’. The flower of ‘Kessock Delight’ is a solid purple color (83C) and is 2 cm. in diameter, whereas the flower petals of ‘Devon Siskin’ are made up of five colors that include white, pink and shades of reddish purple, and the flower measures 3.75 cm. in diameter.
Asexual reproduction of the new cultivar was first accomplished in 1998 by the inventor using softwood shoot cuttings in a cultivated area of Houndspool, Dawlish, Devon, United Kingdom. Since that time the characteristics of the new cultivar have been determined stable and are reproduced true to type in successive generations.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The following traits have been repeatedly observed and represent the characteristics of the new cultivar ‘Devon Siskin’. These traits in combination distinguish this cultivar from all other commercial varieties known to the inventor. ‘Devon Siskin’ has not been tested under all possible conditions and phenotypic differences may be observed with variations in environmental, climatic and cultural conditions.
1. Dianthus ‘Devon Siskin’ exhibits a loose cushion or mounding growth habit.
2. Dianthus ‘Devon Siskin’ exhibits a distinctive flower pattern.
3. Dianthus ‘Devon Siskin’ exhibits free flowering fragrant flowers with colors that include white, pink, and purple on an individual flower.
4. Dianthus ‘Devon Siskin’ reaches 25 cm. in height including flower stalks and 20 cm. in width at maturity.
5. The lastingness of an individual ‘Devon Siskin’ flower is 5-10 days.
6. Dianthus ‘Devon Siskin’ is long flowering, blooming from April to October.
7. Dianthus ‘Devon Siskin’ is hardy to minus 15° Centigrade.
REFERENCES:
The New Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary of Gardening, vol. 2, Editor-in-Chief Anthony Huxley, The Stockton Press, New York, 1992, pp. 50-56.
LandOfFree
Dianthus plant named ‘Devon Siskin’ does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Dianthus plant named ‘Devon Siskin’, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Dianthus plant named ‘Devon Siskin’ will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3177923